FONTANA DAM, NC - May 16, 2014: There was a surprise “guest”
today at ZDAYZ, the annual gathering of hundreds of Nissan, Datsun and
NISMO owners and enthusiasts – the world debut of the new 2015 Nissan
370Z NISMO. A solid progress for 2015, the new 370Z NISMO model features
exterior, interior and performance refinements, along with an expanded
model selection that includes both 6-speed manual and 7-speed automatic
transmissions and a new 370Z NISMO Tech grade.

“NISMO is the heart and soul of Nissan performance, both for the
track and on the street, so it’s fitting that we are showing the
dramatic new 2015 370Z NISMO for the first time at a gathering of our most
loyal and enthusiast owners,” said Nissan Chief Planning Officer and
Executive Vice President Andy Palmer. “The new 370Z NISMO joins the
recently introduced Nissan GT-R NISMO and Nissan JUKE NISMO RS, giving
performance fans a range of fresh, factory tuned NISMO models to
enjoy.”

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO
The most striking change for the 2015 370Z NISMO is its revised exterior
design. Its GT-R-inspired functional and fully integrated aerodynamic body
pieces have been redesigned to provide an aggressive and more aerodynamic
new appearance – as well as optimizing front and rear downforce. Key
changes include a new, deep front fascia with LED Hyper Daytime Running
Lights, black headlight bezels, NISMO emblem and signature NISMO red stripe
accent on the integrated front chin spoiler. The red accent continues down
the redesigned side sills, on the black-color sideview mirrors and across
the lower portion of the redesigned rear fascia. The unique NISMO rear
spoiler has been reshaped and downsized.

2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo

The standard 19-inch NISMO super-lightweight forged aluminum-alloy
wheels by RAYS also have been restyled for 2015 with a twin-five spoke
design and a charcoal gray machine-finish (formerly silver).

Inside, the unique NISMO-styled interior is enhanced with redesigned
black-and-red Recaro® leather-appointed seats with Alcantara® accents. The
new seats, co-developed with Recaro®, are exclusively designed for the 370Z
NISMO to provide more uniform body pressure and better all-direction
holding during spirited acceleration, braking and cornering. They also play
a key role in providing driving excitement by maximizing the harmony
between driver and machine. The interior also features red seat trim and
stitching with NISMO logo, an Alcantara®-appointed leather-wrapped steering
wheel and NISMO red tachometer.

As in previous years, the 2015 370Z NISMO is powered by a potent
350-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift
Control (VVEL). The engine is matched with an exclusive, tuned H-configured
exhaust system design, muffler tuning and an optimized calibration is
installed to help create 18 horsepower more than a standard 370Z Coupe.
Torque is rated at 276 lb-ft.

Two transmission choices are offered for the first time on the Z NISMO
model. The close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission features standard
SynchroRev Match®, the world’s first synchronized downshift rev
matching manual transmission, which allows rev-matched heel-toe-like
downshifting. Newly available is a refined 7-speed automatic with Downshift
Rev Matching (DRM), Adaptive Shift Control and manual shift mode with
paddle shifters.

Watch the Nissan "Project 370Z" video

The 370Z NISMO also features a refined 4-wheel independent suspension,
NISMO-branded strut tower brace for enhanced body rigidity and a pair of
performance dampers to help minimize road-input vibrations and help
contribute to the NISMO 370Z’s high levels of handling and
performance feel. The NISMO tuned suspension includes special springs and
stabilizer bars. Large Nissan Sport Brakes and a Viscous Limited-Slip
Differential (VLSD) – with a shorter final drive ratio for better
acceleration feel - are also standard on the 2015 370Z NISMO.

The 2015 370Z NISMO is offered in just four exterior colors –
Solid Red, Magnetic Black, Brilliant Silver and Pearl White. It is set to
go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July 2014.

“There’s much more to love about the 370Z NISMO than ever
before – the new appearance inside and out, enhanced handling, new
wheels, more technology and a choice of transmissions,” added Palmer.
“Our fans here at ZDAYZ want only the best and that’s what this
new 370Z NISMO delivers.”

About ZDAYZ
ZDayZ is an annual Z® car enthusiast gathering that takes place in
various locations around the United States. Each year the event draws
hundreds of Nissan Z, GT-R and other Nissan performance car enthusiasts
from all over North America. This year's ZDayZ is being held May 15-19 at
Fontana Village Resort in Fontana Dam, North Carolina. Activities include a
car show, exhaust sound-off competition, 5/10K race, group dinners and
multiple group mountain road drives.

About NISMO
NISMO, a short form of "Nissan Motorsports International," is the
performance brand for Nissan, and is one of the company's purveyors of
"innovation that excites." NISMO offers products featuring innovative
technology and high performance to a wide range of customers for street
use. NISMO cars provide an exciting driving experience with
motorsports-inspired aerodynamics and styling, enhanced handling
characteristics and unmatched agility. In the motorsports world, NISMO
competes in the highest forms of GT and sports car racing, such as Japan's
Super GT Series and the World Endurance Championships (WEC), as well as
providing engines to teams that compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the
European Le Mans Series (ELMS). The Nissan GT-R captured the Super GT
championship in 2011 and 2012.

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